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25 June 2023
In May, ICRC confirms captivity of hundreds of missing Ukrainians - report
Last month, the International Committee of the Red Cross managed to confirm that hundreds of missing Ukrainians are in fact held in Russian captivity.
Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to express gratitude to soldiers, supporting their morale
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has called on citizens to support Ukrainian men and women in the Army ranks and express gratitude for their service to let the world know how brave
Zelensky, Biden consider further expansion of defense cooperation
“I spoke with United States President Joseph Biden. A positive and inspiring conversation. We discussed the course of hostilities and the processes taking place in Russia. The world must put pressure on Russia until international order is restored,” Zelensky wrote.
The Head of State thanked President Biden for the unflagging support of Ukraine, especially for the Patriot surface-to-air missile systems.
- The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of further increasing the country’s capabilities to protect its skies. In this regard, Zelensky thanked Biden for the support of the fighter jet coalition.
- Additionally, the two leaders discussed further expansion of defense cooperation, with an emphasis on long-range weapons.
- Zelensky and Biden also coordinated their positions on the eve of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, and discussed further work on the implementation of Ukraine’s Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
Russians again attack Kherson region, pregnant woman injured
The relevant statement was made by Kherson Regional Military Administration on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The Russian army again shelled Antonivka. A man, 29, was injured. He received the necessary aid,” the report states.
In Burhunka, a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Additionally, a pregnant woman was affected.
“At the moment, medics are providing aid to the expecting mother to prevent premature delivery,” the regional administration noted.
According to the available data, Russian invaders again dropped aerial bombs on Kozatske and Vesele. Civilians remained unharmed there, Kherson Regional Military Administration added.
Russians pulling motley crew of troops into Ukraine’s eastern operational zone – army spox
That’s according to the spokesman for Operational Command East, Serhiy Cherevatyi, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"They are pulling all kinds of units into our operational area – these are airborne units, infantry, the Bars combat reserve, territorial forces, and a number of other smaller PMCs such as Patriot, Fakel, and Veterans. The latest were the Storm Z assault companies. This replica of Wagner Group was established under the Military Draft Offices. There are probably more than 170,000 of them in our operational zone," he said.
Cherevatyi emphasized that the number is the only advantage that remains with the enemy, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces do not allow this advantage to be utilized to achieve actual major successes.
"Being more trained and motivated, we force the enemy to retreat," noted the spokesman for Group East.
According to him, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, and Special Operations Center A of the SBU are decimating enemy equipment with maximum accuracy. Cherevatyi emphasized that almost every enemy target is hit in up to two shots.
"The enemy doesn't have that precision because unfortunately they still have quite a large volume of these shells. We don't have that luxury, so this forced us to do our job at our best quality," he explained.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, Ukraine’s Defense Forces advanced from 600 to 1,000 meters on the southern and northern flanks around Bakhmut on Sunday.
China supports Russia in maintaining national stability - MFA
That’s according to a statement issued by MFA China’s spokesperson, Ukrinform's own correspondent reports.
"As Russia’s friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner of coordination for the new era, China supports Russia in maintaining national stability and achieving development and prosperity," reads the statement issued on Sunday.
The very events related to Prigozhin's demarche are referred to as "Russia’s internal affair."
Earlier the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China reported on the talks held in Beijing between Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko. The parties "exchanged views on Sino-Russian relations, as well as international and regional issues of common interest." The diplomatic office did not disclose any details of the negotiations.
At the same time, neither the Chinese nor the Russian side previously announced the visit and neither did they report when Rudenko had arrived in Beijing and whether his visit to China, Russia’s key ally, was related to the attempted revolt by Prigozhin. Apparently, Moscow sent one of its top diplomats to Beijing precisely in order to inform the Chinese side about Wagner Group’s spectacle and the latest developments in this regard.
As reported, on June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the "Wagner" PMC, went for a démarche against the Russian military leadership, in particular against Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Prigozhin’s private army took control of Rostov-on-Don and part of Voronezh region on June 24, after which the Wagner leader ordered his mercenaries to advance on Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the insurrection attempt, calling it a blow to the country’s back and vowing “harsh punishment” for those involved.
Later the same day, Alexander Lukashenko, in coordination with Putin, held talks with Prigozhin. Following these negotiations, Lukashenko’s office reported a de-escalation deal involving Prigozhin being exiled to Belarus and no legal action being taken against Wagner forces.
The military convoy heading for Moscow made a U-turn just over 100 miles away from the Russian capital. The mercenaries also withdrew from the captured Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, called the mutiny attempt the first stage in dismantling the system built by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Situation in northern operational zone stable, under control - Nayev
That’s according to the Military Media Center, Ukrinform reports.
"As for the commentaries regarding Wagner Group’s possible participation in the attack on our territory from the Republic of Belarus, I’d like to assure everyone that the situation in the northern operational zone remains stable and under our control," said Nayev.
According to the commander, the Ukrainian forces continue to build up defense fortifications. All services, from reconnaissance to engineering troops, are extensively engaged.
"At the moment, there is no build-up of enemy equipment or manpower. The state border is under reliable protection 24/7. If it happens so that the enemy attempts to cross in, it will be nothing but suicide for them. Our soldiers are ready to give a worthy rebuff to anyone who dares cross the state border up in arms," Nayev stressed.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, the former head of the UK General Staff, General Richard Dunnatt, believes Ukraine should beware a possible attack on Kyiv by the Wagner forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who fled to Belarus after the mutiny attempt.
Ukraine’s deputy defense chief reports almost 5,000 Russian KIAs over past week
That’s according to the First Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk, who reported the news on Telegram.
"From June 19 to June 25, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated nearly 4,810 enemy personnel," he wrote.
According to Pavliuk, the Russian forces also suffered significant losses in terms of military equipment. Over the week, the Russians lost 46 tanks, 77 armored fighting vehicles, 187 artillery systems, 14 MLR systems, 21 air defense systems, 164 trucks, and 30 specialized vehicles.
In addition, Ukrainian defenders shot down four helicopters, 48 missiles, and 101 unmanned aerial vehicles.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, from February 24, 2022 to June 25, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 224,630 Russian invaders, including 720 in the past day.
Chonhar bridge closed to cars after explosion - Melitopol mayor
Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov said this during the nationwide United News telethon, Ukrinform reports.
"After the explosion on the Chonhar bridge, it is completely closed to passenger traffic. Some military trucks can drive across it. Others are being sent to [the checkpoint] Armiansk. But the road from Simferopol to Armiansk is extremely bad, and it's difficult for residents to get there," Fedorov said.
There is a huge queue at the checkpoint Armiansk today. According to Fedorov, this was an essential transition for evacuation from the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
"Today, Chonhar is not operating, while Armiansk is operating not well. There are a large number of people on the border between Russia and Latvia. Residents stand at the crossing points for four days. So it is almost impossible to evacuate," the mayor added.
As reported, the Russian invaders tear up Ukrainian passports at checkpoints in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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